Assistant Professor in Computing Science with a focus on knowledge-based AI methods

Project description : "High-Performance Parallel Tensor Network Algorithms" A tensor network is a flexible mathematical framework for efficiently approximating and computing with high-dimensional tensors. Tensor networks appear in a broad variety of scientific applications, ranging from the study of quantum many-body systems to autonomous driving and to...

Project focus:Develop privacy-aware machine learning (ML) modelsBuild explainable models from complex dataInterest in provenance, interpretable and transparent modelsFocus on various privacy measures and modelsConsider centralized and decentralized data scenariosTopics include federated learning, aggregation, game theory, and graph theory Research group:...

The Department of Diagnostics and Intervention announces a doctoral position in medical science with a focus on the development of new techniques for rehabilitation and functional impairments of injuries to the upper extremity supported by machine learning and neural networks. The position is an initiative within the framework of the research initiative...

The Department of Applied Physics and Electronics at Umeå University has about 100 employees, focusing on educational programs in mechanical engineering, energy engineering, construction technology, electronics, and computer technology. The department's research and postgraduate education primarily concentrate on applied physics, energy technology, and...

We are now opening an Associate Professor position in plant stress responses at the Department of Plant Physiology, Umeå University, that is part of Umeå Plant Science Centre (UPSC). The position will be in close collaboration with IceLab (Integrated Science Lab), Umeå University's interdisciplinary research hub. You will join the centre of excellence –...

Project description and work tasks The project, which will analyse the contemporary commemoration and contestation of the Holocaust on social media during its anniversaries in English, Swedish and German linguistic settings, is led by Associate Professor Samuel Merrill. The project will also study the role that social media platforms play in these matters...

The Department of Computing Science The Department of Computer Science is looking for a research engineer to contribute to the Wallenberg's research arena for Media and Language. The position is a special fixed-term contract (SÄVA) of 12 months starting September 1, 2024 or as agreed. The Department of Computing Science is a dynamic institution with...

Project description and tasks This project addresses a fundamental topic in evolution concerning how and why microbes interact in the ways they do. We know that microbes have many possible options, or strategies, regarding what resources they consume to grow. Depending on these choices, pairs of microbes may either compete or cooperate. What actually...

Department of Forest Resource ManagementWe are looking for a Research Engineer who would like to establish themselves at our Division of Forest Remote Sensing (FRS) in the long term, with tasks evolving into the support of research in data handling and deployment of computer processes in HPC procedures. We work with developments of remote sensing methods for...

Department of Forest Ecology and Management We are seeking a research assistant to help us with field work during Mid July – early August. The job involves field work at forest sites in Lapland. About the positionWe are seeking an enthusiastic candidate for summer field and lab work to help with projects related to forests and biodiversity, and carbon...

Project Officer position at the Division of Forest Remote Sensing Reference number Department of Forest Resource ManagementThe Department of Forest Resource Management conducts teaching and research in the areas of Forest Remote Sensing, Mathematical Statistics Applied to Forest Sciences, Forest Inventory and Sampling, Forest Planning and Landscape Studies....

We are seeking an individual interested in studying plant stress responses through modeling techniques. The ideal candidate will have a background in computer science, mathematics, physics, or biology, as we aim to connect two successful research environments, IceLab and UPSC.You will be part of IceLab, an interdisciplinary research hub at Umeå University,...

PhD position in Radar Remote Sensing of Forest Reference number Department of Forest Resource ManagementThe Department of Forest Resource Management conducts education and research in the areas of forest planning, forest remote sensing, forest inventory and sampling, forest mathematical statistics and landscape studies. The department is also responsible for...

Project description Interventions to promote lifelong learning show promising results but are hampered by large individual differences in response. It is evident that we need to rethink the premises of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to better predict who will benefit from which intervention. As a first step in this process we sought to utilize existing...

The Department of Molecular Biology is looking for a project assistant for 6 months to the project "Multimodal data generation and integration to study bacterial pathogenesis". Supervisor: Kemal Avican. Background and description of work tasks As project assistant you will work under supervision to: 1) Identify different mRNA and protein expression...

The Research School in Future Silviculture:Sweden is a country where forests have been and still are of great importance. The use and utilization of the forest is an issue where the balance between forest production and the environment is in focus. Growth in Swedish forests has declined over the past 15 years. In order to both sustainably use and safeguard...

Department of Forest Resource ManagementThe Department of Forest Resource Management conducts teaching and research in the areas of Forest Remote Sensing, Mathematical Statistics Applied to Forest Sciences, Forest Inventory and Sampling, Forest Planning and Landscape Studies. The Department is also responsible for several environmental monitoring and...

The Research school in Future Silviculture:Sweden is a country where forests have been and still are of great importance. The use and utilization of the forest is an issue where the balance between forest production and the environment is in focus. Growth in Swedish forests has declined over the past 15 years. In order to both sustainably use and safeguard...

Project description and tasks Machine learning ('artificial intelligence') is having an immense impact on both society at large and research especially, and this impact is expected to increase. This boom is driven by so-called deep neural networks, a class of machine learning models proven incredibly powerful, versatile, and capable of solving many machine...

PhD position in Medical Science We are looking for a qualified candidate to embark on a PhD in Medical Science with an orientation towards Neurophysiology (sensorimotor neurophysiology). The position is at the Department of Medical and Translational Biology at Umeå University and is temporary for four years, to start during October 1st 2024 or as...